Presenting

Development Guild / DDI

Patrons

Blackbaud, Inc.

Grossman Marketing Group

Benefactors

CCS

Copley Harris Company, Inc.

Harvard University

Vital Data Management

The Wayland Group

Supporter Level

cMarket, Inc.

Convio

Crescendo Interactive.

DonorPerfect/ Softerware, Inc.

Lois L. Lindauer Searches

LTS LeaderBoard/ Metro Mini Links

Jaques & Company, Inc.

Qbase

Ruotolo Associates, Inc.

The Helen Brown Group LLC

WealthEngine.com

Volunteer Program and Organization

This year's volunteer program is being overseen by Logistics Co-Chairs Anne Caldera and Ruth Roy of  Lahey Clinic. The purpose of the volunteer program is to give professionals in the field of philanthropy in New England the ability to participate in this year's conference in "behind the scenes" roles that offer opportunities to network with attendees, presenters and organizers.

As in the past, all volunteers must be registered for the conference and follow conference registration guidelines. A limited number of volunteers will be accepted into The Ambassador’s Club, which provides an opportunity for a select number of conference volunteers to assist the day of the conference at a reduced registration fee; AC volunteers will be limited to participation in 1 presentation and will receive a 20% refund on the registration fee after the conference.

Volunteer Program Positions

Available Roles: Conference Assistance

Areas of assistance include but are not limited to:

• Arrival Greeters and Hall Monitors
• Registration Staffing & Materials
• Room Monitors: Session and Workshop
• Speaker Assistance & Check In
• Volunteer Room Check In
• Other Conference Management Elements

Volunteer Benefits

Accepted Volunteers will receive the following benefits for their participation:

• A letter of acknowledgement, post conference, signed and executed by the Conference Chair and Volunteer Chair

Accepted Ambassador Club Volunteers will receive the following benefits for their participation:

• Reduced meeting registration
• Volunteers can participate in one presentation;
• Accepted volunteers will receive a retroactive discount of 20% on their conference registration. Reimbursement will be issued post conference.

A letter of acknowledgement, post conference, signed and executed by the Conference Chair and Volunteer Chair

Qualifications

To participate in the volunteer program, you must have at least one year of experience in philanthropy. Special consideration will be given to students with concentrations in non-profit fundraising or management.

You must have strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Participants will be ready and willing to help conference attendees with any issues that may arise, always with a pleasant demeanor. Reliable and conscientious individuals desired.

Commitment

Volunteers will commit to approximately 16 hours during the conference set up day and the conference day. All volunteers must participate in the Training Orientation and Conference Setup on Monday, November 26 followed by setup of conference registration materials including bags, badges, materials, final photocopying, and information distributions.

On the conference day, Tuesday, November 27, volunteers will be scheduled. With the conference starting earlier in 2007, general report time will begin at 6:00 a.m. on the conference floor on Tuesday, November 27.

Only volunteers who are able to participate in the full schedule, including training, will be accepted and eligible for the 20% discount on the registration fee.

Application Deadlines

Volunteer instructions and applications will be available online before or by September 1, 2007; return to this online link or watch out for our announcements. Applications to the volunteer program must be received by Friday, September 28, 2007.

Volunteer acceptance notifications will only be made by email before or on Monday, October 29, 2007.

Application Instructions / Notification of Acceptance

To apply to be a Volunteer:

• Complete the application (download online) with resume and a cover letter (limit to 1 page) outlining the following for the Volunteer Committee
• Please check off Volunteer or Ambassadors Club
• One Page Cover Letter: please answer the following in your cover letter to the committee
  — Why would you like to volunteer? (200 Words or Less)
  —How do you think you will benefit from volunteering at this conference? Please be as specific as possible. (200 Words or Less)
• Return the completed application with cover letter before or by end of day Friday, September 14, 2007:

Application Check List & Instructions

• Complete the application (download online)
• Cover Letter
• Email the application to AFP@nxtevent.com .
• Please clearly reference the subject line as 2007 AFP MA Annual Conference Volunteer Application: Your First and Last Name

Volunteer award notifications will be made only by email before or on Monday, October 29, 2007.

Annual Conference Organizer
AFP, Mass. Chapter Conference on Philanthropy
c/o NXTevent
850 Summer Street,
Boston, MA 02127
Phone: 866.574.3429
Fax: 617-307-6257
Email: AFP@nxtevent.com